Materials Supervisor

Materials Supervisor

As a Materials Supervisor, you will work second shift, between the hours of 3:00 PM-11:30 PM and play a critical role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials and resources to support production operations. You will lead a team of hourly and salaried associates, drive process improvements, and maintain inventory accuracy to meet organizational goals. Your leadership will contribute to maintaining a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

What You Will Do:

• Manage and supervise hourly (union) and salaried associates, ensuring effective team performance.
• Address and resolve employee grievances in alignment with the labor contract.
• Ensure timely receipt of materials, completion of kits, delivery to assembly, and packaging/shipping of end items.
• Mentor and train associates on inventory procedures and maintain a detailed skills matrix.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee the monthly cycle counting process and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate root causes of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Lead 5S activities within designated areas to maintain organization and cleanliness.
• Perform inventory transactions to ensure accurate reporting in ERP systems.
• Respond to Andon signals for the Materials function and take necessary actions to maintain workflow.
• Manage min/max material levels and ensure availability of crib and shipping supplies.
• Lead and participate in required tier meetings to support operational objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience, or a minimum of 3 years of experience with an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience in materials, logistics, or related fields within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior work experience with production planning and shop floor execution.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Materials and/or logistics experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Working experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Experience supervising hourly or unionized workforce.
• Knowledge of inventory management processes, including cycle counting and root cause analysis.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives, including 5S activities.
• Familiarity with packaging and shipping operations for end items.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!